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Are you a Surveyor seeking a new opportunity with OTE of up to £60k PA plus ? Do you have window and door, fenestration or a home improvement background? Join our national multi branded company where we value expertise, accuracy and a right first-time methodology. We are seeking Surveyors to verify our customers’ requirements, providing accurate measurements and drawings to facilitate a timely and successful installation. The ideal candidate for this role is someone with a strong background in construction, architecture, or engineering, specialising in home improvements. They should possess excellent technical knowledge of fenestration products, building regulations, and standards. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and design teams are crucial. Key Responsibilities • Making arrangements with the customer to carry out their technical survey in line with our survey completion targets, • Travelling within the region to undertake the customer’s survey following our high standards, to ensure accurate measurements and drawings are provided in line with our Right first time, methodology, • Confirm with the customer all details and designs ordered are suitable, ensuring they are happy to proceed and have a full understanding of what they have ordered as well as offering solutions where applicable., • Liaise with the wider Anglian team reporting any discrepancies or changes which need to be made after surveying the customers property, • Input survey details onto the survey network and order materials as required, • Customer Focus, with excellent people and communication skills, • NVQ level 3 in Surveying or equivalent experience of surveying in the window and door industry, • Previous experience or equivalent qualification, of installing uPVC products, • Proficient IT Skills including Microsoft Office, • Ability to multi task, organise and good problem solver, • Competitive salary, • Pension – with the option to potentially save on tax and National Insurance with our salary sacrifice scheme., • Company Car, • 31 days holiday, increasing with service, plus an additional paid day for your birthday!, • Paid time off annually to volunteer, • Comprehensive health & well-being benefits including, heavily discounted gym memberships, employee assistance programme and free access to mental health first aiders, • Heavily discounted employee purchase scheme on all products, • Group Perks and freebies on days out, cinema, theatre, eating in and out, mobiles phones, food shopping and most major high street retailers, • Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking and supportive team., • Career development and continuous learning opportunities. Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.

Company description: GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Well offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go? Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. Were looking for a Materials Development Research Engineer with a strong non-metallic materials engineering background, to support the production and development of next generation composite aero structures, ice protection and transparency products. You will draw on your diverse engineering background and product lifecycle awareness to progress a variety of research activity in the TRL1-6 range. The role will provide a deep understanding of the interactions between processing parameters and material properties of Acrylics, Polycarbonates and adhesives, being able to guide new technology test plans and process/product development. Occasional UK travel to customers and suppliers is required. Core working hours at our Luton site are 07:3016:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:3012:30 on Fridays. There is the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week subject to business needs. Job Responsibilities Development of manufacturing processes in relation to polymer, composite and adhesive materials Qualification of materials and processes to assure they comply with the requirements Support robust, manufacturing process technologies as applied to materials, Collect inputs, related to a task and take it through an identified process to produce an output / deliverable adhering to quality and schedule requirements. Preparing and guiding tests/test plans; critical and systematic interpretation and analysis of test data. Responsible for the technical delivery of allocated project deliverables, or project work packages, ensuring the research objectives have been satisfied. Support or lead any necessary 'hands on' development test work and development trials that are required to meet your Work Package/Work Stream delivery objectives. Support or lead the design of external work packages to be carried out by third parties to meet project research objectives. Responsible for accurately capturing and recording data and results from test work and development trials. Responsible for raising and issuing high quality and detailed technical documentation. Seek to understand the strategic direction of the target products or manufacturing process technologies being developed within your project(s). Contribute to Technology Development Plans and Technology Business Cases within your project(s). Contribute to multi-year planning and internal/external funding proposals as required. Suggest and explore exploitation routes, aligned with the guidance of the Work Stream Lead. You may support project stakeholder management with internal/external customers, and you may lead management of supply chain partners in some cases. Take an active role in creating a personal development plan linked to GKN's TEF and will be responsible for delivering on agreed objectives supported by your line manager. Ensure EHS policy and process adherence for your activities, and you will contribute to a proactive EHS culture in the wider team. Contribute to the development of GKN as a 'Great Place to Work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: A relevant, accredited Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics degree or relevant industry experience Experience in Polymer and Composite material science and processing Good general engineering/technology knowledge base and can demonstrate strategic thinking. Good working knowledge of general industrial manufacturing processes, and an interest in understanding new and emerging techniques. Experience within an industrial engineering discipline, preferably within Aerospace/Automotive/Marine/Energy sectors Logical and methodical approach to work package planning and costing. Strong self-starter, competent to work with general goal-based direction as well as more specific task-based requirements. Good interpersonal and communication skills, and can confidently translate complex information to a variety of audiences and you are able to represent your project(s) and GKN values in internal/external review meetings Desirable: A higher degree qualification such as a Masters, PhD or EngD Chartered Engineer with a relevant institution Experience managing deployed resources (people you lead but you are not their line manager). Experience engaging with production teams and you can identify operational requirements and incorporate in to your project(s) as appropriate and as agreed. We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually). We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ? ? TPBN1_UKTJ

Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. We're hiring a Quality Assurance Auditor to be based at our Luton manufacturing site. Reporting to the site Quality Manager, join the quality function to audit GKN Aerospace internal and external requirements such as Business/Quality Management Systems (BMS/QMS) & processes, against Regulatory Requirements, Industry Standards and Customer Requirements. Our Luton site operates core hours of 07:3016:30, Monday to Thursday, and 07:3012:30 on Fridays, giving you an early finish to start your weekend. Job Responsibilities Assist the Quality Manager in the delivery of audit activities that support the respective audit plans and schedules. As appropriate, lead in audit engagement planning, scoping, and follow-up activities. When charged with undertaking an audit, delivering the objectives of the audit, ensuring adequate preparation for the conduct of their respective audit criteria. Providing appropriate constructive feedback and recognition for the audit participants and site leadership team. Within their specific audit criteria for gathering audit evidence, recommendations and preparing the audit and distributing the audit report and conducting the audit follow up. Identify and share across the business, best practices and support continuous improvement of the BMS/QMS and its processes.Youll assess audit evidence and non-conformities, highlight improvement opportunities, and share clear recommendations and risk insights with the Quality Manager. Youll also play a key role in supporting root-cause analysis and corrective action activities. Propagate Quality Culture across GKN Aerospace Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: Demonstrable experience of working within a regulated industry such as Aerospace or Automotive Possess the necessary personal attributes/behaviours to act in accordance with the principles of auditing. Knowledge in the use of risk based methods and techniques for audit planning and management; Demonstrable experience in Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Route Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA) Techniques in order to provide effective audit follow up / closure assessments. An effective communicator with experience in MS applications/tools. Desirable: Certification, or obtained training, as an Internal or External Auditor through a certified Training Partner Experience of aerospace management systems, processes and procedures Demonstrable knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001. Knowledge of Aviation Regulations (EASA, CAA etc.) & contracted customer quality requirements. Experience in undertaking Internal Audits, in a regulated industry, against the audit process requirements. We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. The Quality Assurance Auditor will demonstrate strong communication skills, using active listening, thoughtful inquiry, and clear articulation when engaging with diverse stakeholders. You'll build effective professional relationships across the business, supporting collaboration and shared understanding. With excellent analytical and critical-thinking abilities, you'll apply close attention to detail when working within complex systems, ensuring accuracy in identifying non-conformities and improvement opportunities. Confidently carry out critical evaluations of processes and designs, assessing effectiveness and highlighting areas for enhancement. Strong problem-solving skills and solid subject knowledge of requirements will support sound judgement and practical recommendations. The role requires effective note-taking, ensuring audit evidence and observations are captured accurately and transparently. The Quality Assurance Auditor will act with the highest level of integrity, maintaining impartiality, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times. With a mindset of adaptability and curiosity, remain open to new information, evolving requirements, and continuous improvementboth in own work and across the wider organisation. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ? ? TPBN1_UKTJ

As the Manufacturing Test Engineer with strong expertise in testing and measurement systems you will design, develop, and optimise test solutions within our manufacturing environment. You will support both new equipment development and reverse-engineering projects to improve reliability, repeatability, and long-term sustainability of existing systems. Key Responsibilities · Develop and maintain NI-based test systems (LabVIEW, TestStand) in a production environment. · Design, implement, and coordinate automated test equipment (ATE) and fixtures for low- and high-volume manufacturing. · Apply strong knowledge of analogue and digital electronic circuits to test system design. · Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to define test requirements and strategies. · Analyse test data to identify trends and drive improvements in safety and product quality. · Create and maintain detailed test documentation according to company and regulatory standards. · Provide hands-on technical support to production teams and resolve test equipment issues. · Extract, export, and analyse data using SQL/MySQL. · Reverse engineer existing test systems to optimise performance and mitigate obsolescence risks. · Prepare specifications and CapEx proposals for new equipment; liaise with external suppliers. · Provide shopfloor support when required. Qualifications: · Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. · 2+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering ( · Proficiency with LabVIEW, TestStand, and NI hardware (PXI/PXIe, cRIO, cDAQ, USB 6000 series) is a must · Experience with other programming languages or software tools (C/C++, Python, etc.) desirable · Strong experience delivering automated test systems in manufacturing. Skills: · Excellent communication skills and ability to present technical information clearly. · Strong teamwork, analytical thinking, and structured problem-solving skills. What we offer: · Opportunities to grow your career in a global, innovative engineering organisation. · Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in intrinsically safe product manufacturing. · A culture focused on safety, continuous improvement, and professional development

FPGA Engineer – Permanent – Full Time (Mostly Onsite) Salary: £42,000 - £52,000 DOE Location: Lincoln - Read on if you’re not local Benefits include: Relocation support is available. • 25 days annual leave (inclusive of December shutdown) • Buy or sell up to 5 days’ leave • Two pension schemes • Private Medical & Dental Insurance • Life Assurance (4 x salary) • Save and share schemes • Electric/Hybrid car leasing • Cycle to work • Retail discounts • Continuous Professional Development • Annual Wellness Allowance, plus more here We’re open to engineers both within defence and from adjacent sectors (semiconductors, comms, HPC), where these FPGA skillsets are directly transferable. Relocation support is available. Why this role matters Electromagnetic Warfare is no longer a niche capability. It is central to how modern operations are conducted across air, land and maritime domains. At MASS, our Electronic Warfare Operations Support (EWOS) Group works at the heart of that challenge, developing software, systems and training that support the UK and its allies in operating effectively within the electromagnetic battlespace. As an FPGA Engineer, you’ll be working on real-time signal processing systems that underpin mission-critical capability. This is not abstract R&D or purely theoretical work. You’ll be contributing to systems that are designed to perform in real-world environments. If you’re currently working in semiconductors, communications, high-performance computing or advanced electronics, your FPGA and signal processing experience will transfer directly into this space. If you’re in a larger organisation, you may only see a small part of the system. Here, you’ll gain exposure to how your work fits into the wider architecture and how it performs in practice. Why Lincoln? We recognise that the right person for this role may not be local. We actively support relocation to Lincoln (up to £8k). This role is an opportunity to move into a domain where your work has clear, real-world impact. Lincoln is one of the UK’s key hubs for Electronic Warfare and spectrum operations, with close proximity to MOD and RAF customer environments, including the JEWOSC ecosystem at RAF Waddington. That means: • Exposure to how systems are used operationally, • Closer interaction with domain specialists and end users, • A clearer link between engineering decisions and real-world outcomes You’ll be working in an environment where EW capability is actively developed, tested and applied, not just specified. This role does require a strong on-site presence. While there is some flexibility, the majority of your time will be spent in Lincoln or working alongside customers in the UK and internationally. How you’ll support us You’ll support the design, development and testing of FPGA-based systems within RF and signal processing chains. Working alongside experienced engineers and domain specialists, you’ll contribute to the delivery of high-performance, real-time systems. You’ll: • Implement FPGA designs for RF signal processing applications, • Develop on RFSoC and FPGA platforms, integrating high-speed ADC/DAC interfaces, • Work with VHDL, SystemVerilog and MATLAB/Simulink, • Support lab-based integration, test and evaluation using RF instrumentation, • Contribute to simulation, synthesis and implementation using tools such as Vivado and Quartus, • Support embedded software development and system integration (C/C++), • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technical solutions The invaluable experience you’ll bring, to help us achieve more We’re expecting that you’ve already built a solid foundation in FPGA or digital design and are looking to develop further in a more applied, systems-focused environment. Essential experience • Degree in a STEM subject (e.g. Electronics, Physics, Mathematics), • Experience developing FPGA-based systems (c.2+ years), • Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, • Experience using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, logic analysers) Desirable experience • Embedded systems or FPGA-based system integration, • Knowledge of high-throughput data handling or signal processing, • Experience within RF, EW, radar or related domains Our non-negotiables Due to the highly secure nature of the work, you must be: • A UK National, • Eligible to obtain and maintain UK Government SC clearance (Gov guidance) Who is MASS? MASS is an independent, global technology company, trusted by highly secure organisations to provide advanced digital services that manage data and keep information safe. With a strong heritage in defence, we deliver robust solutions into environments where security expertise is essential. We work in close partnership with our customers, combining deep technical expertise with innovative thinking to deliver agile, resilient solutions that secure advantage and enable digital transformation. MASS is an equal opportunities employer. We value smart, skilled and motivated people, and in return we offer a supportive, friendly workplace where everyone has the opportunity to make a real impact. Apply today to see how working for MASS could work for you

Senior FPGA Engineer - Permanent - Full Time (Mostly Onsite) Salary: £52,000 - £62,000 DOE Location: Lincoln - Read on if you’re not local Benefits include: Relocation support is available. • 25 days annual leave (inclusive of December shutdown) • Buy or sell up to 5 days’ leave • Two pension schemes • Private Medical & Dental Insurance • Life Assurance (4 x salary) • Save and share schemes • Electric/Hybrid car leasing • Cycle to work • Retail discounts • Continuous Professional Development • Annual Wellness Allowance, plus more here We’re open to engineers both within defence and from adjacent sectors (semiconductors, comms, HPC), where these FPGA skillsets are directly transferable. Relocation support is available. Why this role matters Electromagnetic Warfare is no longer a niche capability. It is central to how modern operations are conducted across air, land and maritime domains. At MASS, our Electronic Warfare Operations Support (EWOS) Group works at the heart of that challenge, developing software, systems and training that support the UK and its allies in operating effectively within the electromagnetic battlespace. This role sits right at the centre of that. As a Senior FPGA Engineer, you will design and deliver real-time signal processing capability that underpins mission-critical systems. This is not abstract R&D or isolated component work. These are systems that directly influence operational outcomes. If you are currently working in semiconductors, communications, high-performance computing or advanced electronics, your FPGA and signal processing experience will translate directly into this environment. If you are in a larger organisation, you may be contributing to a small part of a much bigger system. Here, you will see how your work fits into the full chain and the role it plays in delivering operational capability. Why Lincoln? We recognise that the right person for this role may not be local. We actively support relocation to Lincoln (up to £8k). This role is an opportunity to move into a domain where your work has clear, real-world impact. Lincoln is one of the UK’s key hubs for Electronic Warfare and spectrum operations, with close proximity to MOD and RAF customer environments, including the JEWOSC ecosystem at RAF Waddington. That means: • Closer interaction with end users, • Greater visibility of how systems are actually used, • A stronger connection between engineering and critical operational effect You will be working in an environment where EW capability is actively developed, tested and applied, not just specified. This role does require a strong on-site presence. While there is some flexibility, the majority of your time will be spent in Lincoln or working alongside customers in the UK and internationally. How you’ll support us You’ll lead the design and development of FPGA-based systems that sit within complex RF and signal processing chains. Working closely with system engineers, software teams and domain specialists, you’ll translate requirements into robust, high-performance implementations. You’ll: • vLead FPGA design, implementation and verification for RF signal processing and high-throughput systems, • Develop on AMD/Xilinx RFSoC (Zynq UltraScale+) and Intel FPGA platforms (Agilex/Stratix), • Integrate with high-speed ADC/DAC interfaces and real-time data pipelines, • Work across VHDL, SystemVerilog and MATLAB/Simulink HDL workflows, • Support lab-based integration, test and evaluation using RF instrumentation, • Contribute to architectural decisions and system-level design, • Drive best practice in verification, documentation and design quality, • Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers, • Work directly with stakeholders to shape requirements and solutions The invaluable experience you’ll bring, to help us achieve more We’re expecting that you’ve done this role before and are comfortable operating at both a technical and leadership level. Essential experience • Strong experience developing FPGA-based DSP systems for real-time or RF-centric applications, • Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and HDL Coder workflows, • Experience deploying to Xilinx RFSoC and/or Intel FPGA platforms, • Experience working with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, analysers), • Experience leading or mentoring engineers Desirable experience • Embedded Linux or bare-metal C development, • High-speed interfaces (AXI, JESD204, memory architectures), • Streaming data architectures and high-throughput signal handling, • Experience within EW, radar or spectrum-related systems Our non-negotiables Due to the highly secure nature of the work, you must be: • A UK National, • Eligible to obtain and maintain UK Government SC clearance (Gov guidance) Who is MASS? MASS is an independent, global technology company, trusted by highly secure organisations to provide advanced digital services that manage data and keep information safe. With a strong heritage in defence, we deliver robust solutions into environments where security expertise is essential. We work in close partnership with our customers, combining deep technical expertise with innovative thinking to deliver agile, resilient solutions that secure advantage and enable digital transformation. MASS is an equal opportunities employer. We value smart, skilled and motivated people, and in return we offer a supportive, friendly workplace where everyone has the opportunity to make a real impact. Apply today to see how working for MASS could work for you

Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. As Senior Research Engineer (Process Development) you will draw on your diverse engineering background and product lifecycle awareness to progress a variety of research activity in the TRL1-6 range. You must have sound experience in leading technical work, including budgeting, schedule and risk management. You will be capable of achieving through others internally and externally, and you will be committed to development of your own skills and professional network. Your good communication skills shall enable you to confidently engage with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Core operational hours at our Luton site are 07:3016:30, Monday to Thursday, and 07:3012:30 on Fridays. The role requires a willingness to undertake occasional national travel for customer meetings. There is also the opportunity to work from home for up to two days per week, subject to business needs. Job Responsibilities Responsible for the technical delivery of allocated project deliverables, or project work packages, ensuring the research objectives have been satisfied. Support or lead any necessary 'hands on' development test work and development trials that are required to meet your Work Package/Work Stream delivery objectives. Support or lead the design of external work packages to be carried out by third parties to meet project research objectives. Responsible for accurately capturing and recording data and results from test work and development trials. Responsible for raising and issuing high quality and detailed technical documentation. Seek to understand the strategic direction of the target products or manufacturing process technologies being developed within your project(s). Contribute to Technology Development Plans and Technology Business Cases within your project(s). Contribute to multi-year planning and internal/external funding proposals as required. Suggest and explore exploitation routes, aligned with the guidance of the Work Stream Lead. You may support project stakeholder management with internal/external customers, and you may lead management of supply chain partners in some cases. Take an active role in creating a personal development plan linked to GKN's TEF and will be responsible for delivering on agreed objectives supported by your line manager. Ensure EHS policy and process adherence for your activities, and you will contribute to a proactive EHS culture in the wider team. Contribute to the development of GKN as a 'Great Place to Work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: A relevant, accredited Engineering or Science based degree OR relevant industry experience Good general engineering/technology knowledge base and can demonstrate strategic thinking. Experience managing budgets on a work package level or smaller Work Streams. Good working knowledge of general industrial manufacturing processes, and an interest in understanding new and emerging techniques. Good working knowledge of AS9145 APQP/PPAP requirements and tools supporting Zero Defect Manufacturing approaches. Good working knowledge of Lean manufacturing philosophies and Six Sigma / Statistical techniques for process control and problem solving. Logical and methodical approach to work package planning and costing. A strong self-starter, competent to work with general goal-based direction as well as more specific task-based requirements. Experience managing deployed resources (people you lead but you are not their line manager). Experience engaging with production teams and you can identify operational requirements and incorporate in to your project(s) as appropriate and as agreed. Good interpersonal and communication skills, and can confidently translate complex information to a variety of audiences and you are able to represent your project(s) and GKN values in internal/external review meetings Desirable: A higher degree qualification such as a Masters, PhD or EngD Chartered Engineer with a relevant institution Experience in Composite Manufacturing Processes We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually). We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme (Insurance, servicing, maintenance, roadside assistance and more included) Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ? TPBN1_UKTJ

Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. As a Senior Systems Engineer (Electronics) you will draw on your diverse engineering background and the product lifecycle awareness to work on a variety of research activities in the TRL1-6 range. You must have sound experience in leading technical work, including budgeting, schedule and risk management. You will be capable of achieving through others internally and externally, and you will be committed to development of your own skills and professional network. Your proactive nature will enable you to understand and adapt to new technology areas quickly. The Luton team is focussed on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems and specialist structures for both civil and defence applications. The areas of activity cover but is not limited to: Electro-thermal systems and Electro-mechanical systems, Specialist materials and coating systems, Embedded and structural composites, Aircraft transparencies, Icing modelling and analysis, Sensing and data acquisition, Electrical and software control systems and digital engineering / manufacturing. This role is to provide analysis and design data to support ice protection system design through modelling and simulation of in-flight icing behaviour of aircraft surfaces, or representative surfaces. It is further expected that the role holder develop an in-depth understanding of the icing wind tunnel facility capabilities, and provide consultation and support to customers and other third party users ensuring testing is conducted in line with relevant standards and specifications and contributing to test reports as required. This expertise is to be developed through understanding icing physics and aircraft ice protection philosophies (particularly electrothermal), and through practical experimentation and modelling verification using the research icing wind tunnel.The successful candidate should have a broad engineering knowledge base but have a desire to specialise and in time develop the in depth knowledge to become a subject matter expert in icing analysis and testing, being able to support next generation ice protection system designs. We are seeking someone adaptable in their approach to work, and be willing to understudy other team members in their areas of expertise to ensure project objectives are met. As a Senior Systems Engineer (Electronics), you will be naturally curious and seek to increase/deepen your own technical knowledge through study, collaborative working, hypothesis testing and experimentation. Core operational hours at our Luton site are: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday & 07:30 - 12:30 Friday. The role requires flexibility for occassional national travel to meet with customer and we offer the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week dependent on business need. Job Responsibilities Responsible for the technical delivery of allocated project deliverables, or project work packages, ensuring the research objectives have been satisfied. You may have budget accountability for a Work Stream or Work Package Support or lead any necessary 'hands on' development test work and development trials that are required to meet your Work Package/Work Stream delivery objectives. Support or lead the design of external work packages to be carried out by third parties in order to meet project research objectives. Responsible for accurately capturing and recording data and results from test work and development trials. Responsible for raising and issuing high quality and detailed technical documentation. Seek to understand the strategic direction of the target products or manufacturing process technologies being developed within your project(s) Responsible for preparation of Technology Development Plans and Technology Business Cases within your project(s) Ensure all planning documentation in your responsibility is regularly updated, accurate, and delivery is on track. You may also have schedule accountability for your project(s) Suggest and explore exploitation routes, aligned with the guidance of the Work Stream Lead. Drive project(s) toward exploitation, identifying and supporting industrialisation scenario development. Support project stakeholder management with internal/external customers, and you may lead management of supply chain partners in some cases. Take an active role in creating a personal development plan linked to GKN's TEF and will be responsible for delivering on agreed objectives supported by your line manager Ensure EHS policy and process adherence for your activities, and you will contribute to a proactive EHS culture in the wider team. Contribute to the development of GKN as a 'Great Place to Work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: HNC, degree or equivalent experience in electrical or systems engineering Experience delivering designs for electro-mechanical, sensing OR controller systems within an engineering environment Electronics pcb design experience Good general engineering/technology knowledge base and can demonstrate strategic thinking. Working knowledge of aerodynamics and an appreciation of physics based modelling approaches for thermodynamic analysis. Experience of test/experimental design, and practical execution in laboratory or test facility conditions to defined standards, and be able to contribute to the development of new test methods. Strong self-starter, able to execute tasks according to plan. Logical and methodical approach to task planning. Experience managing deployed resources (people you lead but you are not their line manager). Good interpersonal and communication skills, and can confidently translate complex information to a variety of audiences and you are able to represent your project(s) and GKN values in internal/external review meetings. Desirable: A higher degree qualification such as a Masters, PhD or EngD General awareness of budget and schedule management. An awareness of aerospace certification requirements. Experience of the Systems Development Lifecycle process You will be developing your own network and you will have a general awareness of key companies and key individuals who operate in the wider aerospace technology and engineering field We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually). We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme (Insurance, servicing, maintenance, roadside assistance and more included) Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ? TPBN1_UKTJ